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Pioneer Elite DV-46AV User's Manual

1. DVD R RW compatibility Compatible formats DVD Video Video Recording VR Edit points may not play exactly as edited screen may go momentarily blank at edited points Untinalized playback No WMA MP3 JPEG Tile playback on DVD R RW No Compressed audio compatibility Compatible formats MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 Windows Media Audio WMA Sampling rates 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Bit rates Any 128 Kbps or higher recommended VBR variable bit rate MP3 playback No VBR WMA playback No WMA lossless encoding compatible No DRM Digital Rights Management compatible Yes DRM protected audio Tiles will not play in this player see also DRM in the Glossary on page 60 File extensions mp3 wma these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files do not use for other Tile types ED Before you start En About WMA Plays LN Windows A m Media The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 7 1 Windows Media Player for Windows XP or Windows Media Player 9 Series Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or
2. TOP MENU A Important Some DVD Audio discs feature a bonus group To play this group you first have to input a password which you can find on the disc s packaging Use the number buttons to input the password Button What it does TOP MENU Displays the top menu of a DVD disc this varies with the disc MENU Displays a DVD disc or DivX media files menu this varies with the disc and may be the same as the too menu t Moves the cursor around the screen ENTER Selects the current menu option RETURN Returns to the previously dis played menu screen On some DVD Audio discs featuring browsable pictures press to dis play the browser screen Numbers Highlights a numbered menu remote option Some discs only Press only ENTER to select 04 Getting started En Video CD PBC menus Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch These are called PBC Playback control menus You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using anumber button to select a track rather than the PLAY button Button What it does RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Use to enter a numbered menu remote option Press ENTER to select only lt lt Displays the previous menu page if there is one P Displays the next menu page if there is one WY Fag After I load a DVD disc it ejects automatic
3. 4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list A program list can contain up to 24 titles chapters tracks e You can insert steps into the middle of a program list by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title chapter group track number e To delete a step highlight it and press CLEAR 5 To play the program list press gt PLAY Program play remains active until you turn off program play see below erase the program list See below eject the disc or switch off the player tip e Use the following controls during program play Button What it does PLAY MODE Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback HOME MENU does the same P Skip to the next step in the program list Other functions available from the program menu There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create Edit e Playback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Playback Stop Turns off program play but does not erase the program list e Program Delete Erases the program list and turns off program play Searching a disc You can search DVD Video discs by title or chapter number or by time DVD Audio discs can be searched by group or track number SACDs by track number CDs and Video CDs by track number or time DivX video discs by time and some DivX media files by chapter number A Important e S
4. For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu srt sub ssa smi e The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file e The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10 Before you start CH DivX video compatibility Divex lt ULTRA Divx e Official DivX Ultra Certified product e Plays all versions of Divx video including Divx 6 with enhanced playback of Divx media files and the Divx Media Format File extensions avi and divx these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files Note that all files with the avi extension are recognized as MPEG4 but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player DivX Divx Ultra Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license JPEG file compatibility e Compatible formats Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2 2 still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048 File format used by digital still cameras e Progressive JPEG compatible No e File extensions jog must be used for the player to recognize JPEG Tiles do not use for other file types PC created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a perso
5. lt gt Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY ON page 21 Disc tray TOP MENU page 25 ENTER amp cursor buttons page 21 MENU page 25 RETURN page 25 HOME MENU page 21 Display 4 OPEN CLOSE page 23 Pm page 24 O 0O N CO U FPF W NY _ om lt O II page 24 N E page 24 13 ia and PI page 24 14 HDMI indicator Lights when this player is recognized by another HDMI or DVI HDCP compatible component 15 RW Compatible page 9 En Controls and displays CH Remote control KE ip e All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use STANDBY ON OPEN CLOSE DIM 1 a 16 2 17 3 ut 1 9 om 20 EE 6 MENU Z i 7 22 f 9 RETURN 23 1 0 PLAY MODE N SURROUND Z00M 24 11 E O O Ce 25 REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN Bpo eH E 13 PAUSE STOP 14 ea m m gt gt 27 15 28 TV CONTROL aie CHANNEL VOLUME 29 aa Pioneer 1 STANDBY ON page 21 2 DIMMER Press to change the display brightness 3 Number buttons page 24 A O O N ec U CLEAR page 33 QD AUDIO page 35 C3 SUBTITLE page 35 TOP MENU page 25 ENTER amp cursor buttons page 21 HOME MENU page 21 SURROUND page 37 PLAY MODE page 31 lt REV SCAN pages 24 28 gt PLAY page 24 Haa page 24 II PAUSE page 24 4 OPEN CLOSE page 23 HDMI COLOR page 41 HDMI RESOLUTION pages 17 41 ENT
6. 02 Connecting up Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the player is compatible with including DVD Video DVD Audio see below for limitations Video CD CD and MP3 1 Usean HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI compatible monitor U HDM connector HDMI compatible display e The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct alignment with the connector on the player Connecting up CH Note e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers e When you change the component connected to the HDMI output you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match the new component see HDMI Out on page 40 HDMI Resolution on page 41 and HDMI Color on page 41 to do this However the settings for each component are then stored in memory for up to 2 components e The HDMI connection is compatible with 2 channel linear PCM signals 44 1 kHz to 192 kHz 16 bit 20 bit 24 bit and Dolby Digital DIS MPEG audio bitstream and multi channel linear PCM signals
7. 5 1 channel signals up to 96 kHz 16 bit 20 bit 24 bit e It is not possible to output SACD source from the HDMI connection of this player About HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players DIV set top boxes and other AV devices HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP as well as Digital Visual Interface DVI in one specification HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DV compliant displays HDMI has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio HDMI features include uncompressed digital video a bandwidth of up to 2 2 gigabytes per second with HDTV signals one connector instead of several cables and connectors and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DIVs HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then using the front panel controls press STANDBY ON while pressing ke to switch the player back to 576 480P STANDBY ON You can also use the HDMI RESOLUTION button on the remote control to switch the player back to 480P
8. Adjust the Brightness Contrast Hue and Chroma Level settings using the Cursor left right buttons Brightness min TIILIEN 3 Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust screen or HOME MENU to exit Initial Settings menu om Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and e The HDMI Out HDMI Resolution and video output settings parental lock settings HDMI Color settings only need to be set if and display settings among others you connected this player to an HDMI If an option is grayed out it means that it compatible component using the HDMI cannot be changed at the current time This is connector usually because a disc is playing Stop the e The Digital Audio Out Component Out disc then change the setting AV Connector Out and Speakers settings fies cannot be set if the player is connected to tangs OME MEN AN EEEE INA an HDMI compatible component using the HDMI connector Q Initial Settings 2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you want to set All the settings and options are explained on the following pages Note e n the table below the default setting is shown in bold other settings are shown in Italics e The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if you have connected the digital output of this player to an AV receiver or other equipment e Check the operating instructions supplied
9. Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down to two channels so you still hear all the audio recorded on the disc With DIS encoded audio you can choose how the signal is downmixed to PCM audio See D S Downmix on page 44 to change the downmix setting Some DVD Audio discs don t allow down mixing of audio These discs always output multi channel audio regardless of the setting made here Initial Settings menu om About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu see page 39 affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5 1 channel analog outputs and from the digital outputs with various types of disc Disc audio format Player setting Front L R Surround L R Digital outputs analog outputs 1 Center SW outputs PCM convert 2 Bitstream 3 Dolby Digital 2 Ch 2ch downmix 2ch downmix Dolby Digital Surround L R 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW Dolby Digital 2 Ch 5 1 Ch Left Right Left Right Dolby Digital karaoke Linear PCM 2 Ch 5 1 Ch Left Right Left Right Left Right DTS 2 Ch 2ch downmix 2ch downmix DTS a Surround L R 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW MPEG 2 Ch Left Right Left Right MPEG Surround L R 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW DVD Audio 2 Ch 2ch downmix 4 2ch downmix 2ch downmix gt Surround L R 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW DVD RW 2 Ch 5 1 Ch Left Right 6 Left Right Dolby Digital VR mode MPEG or PCM Super Audio
10. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET D1 4 2 1_En UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling D36 P4_En ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND This product contains mercury Disposal of this SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE material may be regulated due to environmental A DECOUVVERT D2 4 4 1_EF considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org K057_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
11. See also Digital audio Additional information CH Progressive scan video All the lines that make up a video picture are updated in one pass compared to interlace which takes two passes to update the whole picture These associate DVD Video discs and players with particular areas of the world See DVD Video regions on page 54 for more information Regions DVD Video only The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data The higher the rate the better the sound quality CD is 44 1 kHz DVD can be up to 96 kHz See also Digital audio Sampling frequency WMA WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation Files are recognized by their file extension wma Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Super Audio CD SACD Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc format that can accommodate high sampling rate stereo and multi channel audio as well as conventional CD audio allon the same disc T DivX DivX Ultra Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories wan and DIS Digital Surround are registered tr
12. with your other equipment to see which digital audio formats it s compatible with Some settings such as TV Screen Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu 07 Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settings Setting Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out HDMI Out Option On off Dolby Digital Dolby Digital gt PCM DTS DIS gt PCGM Down Sample On Down Sample Off MPEG gt PCM MPEG LPCM 2 CH LPCM 5 7 CH Auto Off What it means Digital audio is output from the digital outputs Note that there is no digital output when playing SACDs and DVD Audio discs regardless of this setting No digital audio output Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being output DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc Noise will be output if your amplifier receiver is not compatible with DTS audio DTS audio is converted to PCM audio before being output 96 kHz digital audio is converted to 48 kHz for digital output Note that High sampling rate DVD Audio discs 192 kHz or 176 4 kHz automatically outout down sampled audio through the digital outputs 96 kHz digital audio is output as is at 96 kHz MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio f
13. COMPATIBLE Fujicolor CD e This unit will play DVD R RW discs e DVD js a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation e isa trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd e Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD Before you start CH About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is a new two sided disc one side of which contains DVD content video audio etc while the other side contains non DVD content such as digital audio material The non DVD audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product DVD Audio content will not play For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer CD R RW compatibility e Compatible formats CD Audio Video CD Super VCD ISO 9660 CD ROM containing MP3 WMA JPEG or DivX video files ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant CD physical format Mode1 Mode XA Form1 Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player e Multi session playback No Unfinalized disc playback No File structure may differ Up to 299 folders on a disc up to 648 folders and files combined within each folder DVD R DVD RW compatibility Only DVD R DVD RW discs recorded in Video Mode DVD Video Mode which have been finalized can be played back However some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately
14. O a E AE RO i DVD player Power requirements Power CONSUIMCUON aaret nea ee ad x oe ea 8 W Power consumption standby 0 6 W Weight ccc eee eae 2 6kg 5lb 12 0z Dimensions baad 420 mm W x 51 5 mm H x 215 5 mm D 16 9 16 in W x 2 1 16 in H x 8 1 2 in D Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating NUMICGHY suc ue kedevedes 5 to 85 no condensation Component video output Y luminance Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q Pe Color Output level ris svra 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pp color Output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Ua E E E RCA S video output Y luminance Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q C color Output level 286 mVp p 75 Q DAO ia hence ET EEE EE S video Video output Output level sues cure naka ewe ead 1 Vp p 75 Q 1216 Cae ee ea ee me ae ee ee ere E RCA Audio output 1 stereo pair Output level naaa eee During audio output 200 mVrms 1 kHz 20 dB Number of channelS 0 0 cece 2 Us EIEEE E E RCA HDMI output FE APOULOUIE awes wuee uted eE rA ee ees 19 pin Audio output multi channel L R C SW SL SR Output level 0 0 00 During audio output 200 mVrms 1 kHz 20 dB Number of channels saaana 6 ACS EEEE nace oes A eee ee RCA jack Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz DVD fs 96 kHz 4 Hz to 48 kHz DVD Audio fs 192 kHz Ol lO ns rae G4 eo oe bea re eed ee 1
15. The subwoofer can only be set to On or Off 4 Press cursor left to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Installation screen 08 Additional information En Chapter 8 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs General Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge When you re not using a disc return it to its case and store upright Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold humid or hot environments including under direct sunlight Don t glue paper or put stickers on to discs Do not use a pencil ball point pen or other sharp tipped writing instrument to write on the disc O Don t use self adhesive disc labels on discs as these can cause the disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the picture and or sound Damaged and shaped discs Do not use cracked chipped warped or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player This player is designed to be used only with conventional fully circular discs Do not use shaped discs Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance Clean using a soft dry cloth wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown below If necessary use a cloth soaked in alcohol ora commercially available CD DVD cle
16. again to toggle between 1x 2x and 4x zoom Press gt PLAY to restart slideshow MENU Displays the Disc Navigator screen see below Note e The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large Tile sizes Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD Video DVD RW or Video CD disc to find the part you want to play A Important e You can t use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in PBC mode 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu En 2 Select a view option Disc Navigator Title Chapter The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not but include e Title Titles from a DVD Video disc e Chapter Chapters from the current title of a DVD Video disc e Track Tracks from a Video CD disc e Time Thumbnails from a Video CD disc at 10 minute intervals Original Title Original titles from a VR mode DVD RW disc Play List Title Playlist titles from a VR mode DVD RW disc Original Time Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals Play List Time Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another To display the previous next six thumbnails press K lt gt gt you don t have
17. amplifier receiver check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier receiver e SACDs and DVD Audio discs do not output digital audio Listen through the player s analog audio outputs e This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction Additional information CH Problem Cannot play multi channel audio Cannot listen to high sampling rate audio through the digital output Remedy e Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5 1 Channel page 46 e Check that the Dolby Digital DIS and MPEG Out settings page 40 are suitable for your amplifier receiver check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier receiver e DVD Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio Listen through the player s analog outputs e Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct page 48 e Check the audio options available from the disc menu e Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off page 40 e As a copy protection measure some DVDs do not output 96 kHz audio In this case even if set to Down Sample Off the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz This is not a malfunction Cannot output 192 kHz or e The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates The 176 4 kHz digital audio Cannot output 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz digital audio No DTS audio output Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete
18. cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such a
19. compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown Use two AAVRGP batteries and follow the indications inside the compartment Close the cover when you re finished ee n A Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting Please observe the following e Don t mix new and old batteries together e Don t use different kinds of battery together although they may look similar different batteries may have different voltages e Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment Remove batteries from equipment that isn t going to be used for a month or more e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area e Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location Do e Use in a well ventilated room e Place ona solid flat level surface such as a table shelf or stereo rack Don t e Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity includin
20. fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing o qualified service personnel under the ollowing conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged iquid has been spilled or objects have fallen to the product he product has been exposed to rain or water he product does not operate normally by lowing the operating instructions Adjust only ose controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician o restore the product to its normal operation e f the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replaceme
21. for example inaudible dialog Can t hear effect of Virtual Surround digital output is automatically downsampled e Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off page 40 e Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio In this case the output is automatically downsampled e If this unit is connected to a non DIS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable set DTS Out to DTS gt PCM page 40 If you do not do this noise will be output when you play a DIS disc e If this unit is connected to a DIS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable check the amplifier settings and that the cable is properly connected e Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you ve connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV page 48 e Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD Audio e The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT 2ch analog audio outputs e Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel page 46 e The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc 08 Additional information HDMI troubleshooting Problem Remedy No HDMI audio output e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you have connected unreliable signal transfers may result e If the front panel HDMI indicator is lit You
22. new Country Area code is set and you will return to the Options menu screen Note that the new Country Area code doesn t take effect until the next disc is loaded or the current disc is reloaded DTS Downmix e Default setting STEREO Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock STEREO DVD Playback Mode LURt SACD Playback DTS Downmix DivX VOD If you ve selected DTS gt PCM in D7S Out on page 40 or 2 Channel in Audio Outout Mode on page 46 you can choose the way the signal is downmixed to PCM audio STEREO will downmix the DTS signal to 2 channel stereo whereas Lt Rt will downmix to a 2 channel signal compatible with Dolby Surround matrix decoders This allows you to hear surround sound if your AV receiver or amplifier has Dolby Pro Logic capability Initial Settings menu om About DivX VOD content In order to play DivX VOD video on demand content on this player you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code which you submit to your provider A Important e DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM Digital Rights Management system This restricts playback of content to specific registered devices If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play Resett
23. not compatible with progressive scan See page 14 for how to set to interlace e The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect See page 53 for how to set it correctly for your TV monitor e This player is compatible with Macro Vision System copy guard Some discs include a copy prevention signal and when this type of disc is played back stripes etc may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV This is not a malfunction e Due to the player s copy protection circuits connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or Cause picture problems This is not a malfunction e No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs and SACDs e Some DVD discs do not output digital audio Switch your amplifier to the player s analog outputs e Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt and that it is not damaged page 52 e Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted e Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt oxide etc and clean if necessary Also check the cable for damage e Make sure the player s output is not connected to the amplifier s phono turntable inputs e Check your amplifier receiver s settings volume input function speaker settings etc e Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On page 40 e Check that the Dolby Digital DIS and MPEG out settings page 40 are suitable for your
24. other countries About DivX DivX is a media technology created by DivX Inc DivX media files contain compressed video DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus subtitles and alternate audiotracks This player can play DivX video files burned on CD R RW ROM discs Keeping the same terminology as DVD Video individual DivX video files are called Titles When naming files titles on a CD R RW disc prior to burning keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order Displaying DivX subtitle files The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files You can see the proper font set on screen by setting the Subtitle Language in Language settings on page 42 to match the subtitle file This player supports the following language groups Group 1 Albanian sq Basque eu Catalan ca Danish da Dutch nl English en Faroese fo Finnish fi French fr German de Icelandic is Irish ga Italian it Norwegian no Portuguese pt Rhaeto Romanic rm Scottish gd Spanish es Swedish sv Group 2 Albanian sq Croatian hr Czech cs Hungarian hu Polish pl Romanian ro Slovak sk Slovenian sl Group 3 Bulgarian b9 Byelorussian be Macedonian mk Russian ru Serbian sr Ukrainian uk Group 4 Hebrew iw Yiddish ji Group 5 Turkish tr e Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all
25. right speakers Initial Settings menu om Speaker Installation e Default settings L R Large C Large SL SR Large SW On You only need to make this setting if you connected this playerto youramplifier using the 5 1 channel analog outputs This setting does not affect digital audio output Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Output Mode gt 5 1 Channel Video Output Speaker Distance Language Speaker Installation Display Options Speakers Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected 1 Use the t J cursor up down buttons to select a speaker e The Land R and SR and SL speakers are paired you can t set them differently Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language C gt Large Display R gt Large Options SR gt Large Speakers SL gt Large SW gt On 2 Press cursor right to modify the selected speaker 3 Use the f cursor up down buttons to change the current setting e You can see the effect of your changes in the room graphic on the right of the screen e Except for the subwoofer you can set speaker size to Large or Small If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or more set to Large otherwise set to Small or Off if you don t have that speaker e f you set the front L and R speakers to Small the center and surround speakers are automatically set to Small and the subwoofer to On e
26. to wait for all the thumbnails to finish playing to display the previous next page 3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Disc Navigator Title 01 49 05 Playing discs You can use either the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a thumbnail or the number buttons To select using the number buttons enter a two digit number then press ENTER tip e Another way to find a particular place ona disc is to use one of the search modes See Searching a disc on page 34 Browsing WMA MP3 DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename Note that if there are other types of files on the same disc these will not be displayed in the Disc Navigator 1 Press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu 00 00 00 00 Okbps m Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Lm j Folder4 2 Use the cursor buttons f and ENTER to navigate Use the cursor up down buttons to move up and down the folder file list Use the cursor left button to return to the parent folder Use ENTER or cursor right to open a highlighted folder e You can also return to the parent folder by going to the top of the list to the folder then pressing ENTER Playing discs CH e When a JPEG file is highlighted a Looping a section of a disc thumbnail image is displayed on the right Th
27. won t hear any sound from the HDMI output if the source component is only DVI HDCP compatible t is not possible to output SACD sources from the HDMI connection of this player e If the front panel HDMI indicator is unlit then Make sure that you ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you re using You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn t damaged Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible No HDMI video output e Make sure that you ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you re using You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this e It is not possible to output SACD source from the HDMI connection of this player e Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn t damaged e Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers e Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HDMI See HDMI Resolution on page 41 to change the HDMI resolution See Res
28. 07 Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Setting Option What it means Audio Output 2 Channel The player outputs analog audio in stereo only See also Mode Audio Output Mode below 5 7 Channel The player outputs 5 1 channel analog audio See also Audio Output Mode below Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position Speaker Distance on page 50 Speaker Specify the number and size of speakers in your system See Installation also Speaker Installation on page 51 Audio Output Mode e When setto 5 1 Channel there is no digital e Default setting 2 Channel Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Output Mode m2 Channel Video Output Speaker Distance 5 1 Channel Language Speaker Installation Display Options Speakers If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5 1 channel analog outputs front surround center and subwoofer outs set this to 5 1 Channel if you connected only the stereo outs set to 2 Channel Note e Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5 1 Channel you ll only get sound from all speakers when playing a 5 1 channel multi channel disc When set to 5 1 Channel only the front left right channels are output from the AUDIO OUT 2ch jacks Change to 2 Channel if you want to listen to downmixed stereo audio for example because you are listening through the TV s built in speakers output when playing DVD Audio If you set to 2 Channel
29. 1 During playback press lt lt REV SCAN or gt gt FWD SCAN to start scanning e There is no sound while scanning DVDs including DVD Audio DivX video and Video CDs 2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed e The scanning speed is shown on screen 3 To resume normal playback press gt PLAY e When scanning a Video CD playing in PBC mode or a WMA MPS track playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track 05 Playing discs e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc Playing in slow motion You can play DVD Videos and DVD R RW at four different slow motion speeds forwards and backwards Video CDs and DivX video can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds 1 During playback press II PAUSE 2 Press and hold lt lt REV SCAN or gt gt FWD SCAN until slow motion playback starts e The slow motion speed is shown on screen e here is no sound during slow motion playback 3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed 4 To resume normal playback press gt PLAY e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached Playing discs CH Frame advance frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD Video and DVD R RW discs frame by frame With Video CDs and DivX video file you can only use frame advance 1 During playback press II PAUSE 2 Pre
30. 1586 Dynamic Tang e ata 4 eerie taer 100 dB Total harmonic distotion sansa ws 0 0025 Wow and flutter Limit of measurement 0 001 W PEAK or lower Digital output Goaxlal digital GuUtpUt reri erint recon RCA jack Optical digital output Optical digital jack Accessories Audio video cable naaa aaa 1 Remote CONUS aaan 1 AA R P dry cell batteries 0 0 eee 2 Operating Instructions Waranty Ca eere roria tii he s OO 1 The specifications and design ofthis product are subject to change without notice due to improvement Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Customer Support Division PO BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Customer Sati
31. ANDBY ON button New settings made in the Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing but are not Setup screen menus while effective until the disc is stopped then restarted Press W STOP then a disc is playing are start playback again gt PLAY ineffective Settings are canceled e When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord settings will be canceled Press STANDBY ON on the front panel to turn the player off Wait for OFF to disappear from the display then unplug the power cord The remote control e The remote control is too far from the player or the angle with the doesn t seem to work remote sensor is too wide Use the remote within its operating range page 20 e The batteries are exhausted Put in new ones page 7 08 Additional information Problem No picture No color Screen is stretched or aspect does not change Picture disturbance during playback or the picture is dark No audio or audio is distorted The analog audio is OK but there appears to be no digital audio signal Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume Remedy e Incorrect video connections Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully Also check the video cable for damage e 1V monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment e The video output is set to progressive but your TV monitor is
32. Burmese my 1325 Nauru na 1401 Nepali ne 1405 Norwegian no 1415 Occitan oc 1503 Oromo om 1513 Oriya or 1518 Panjabi pa 1601 Polish pl 1612 Pashto Pushto ps 1619 Quechua qu 1721 Rhaeto Romance rm 1813 Kirundi rn 1814 Romanian ro 1815 Kinyarwanda rw 1823 Sanskrit Sa 1901 Sindhi sd 1904 Sangho sg 1907 Serbo Croatian sh 1908 S ao SS wa Malaysia 1325 my Mexico 1324 mx Netherlands 1412 nl New Zealand 1426 nz Norway 1415 no Pakistan 1611 pk Philippines 1608 ph Portugal 1620 pt Russian Federation 1821 ru Sinhalese si 1909 Slovak sk 1911 Slovenian sl 1912 Samoan sm 1913 Shona sn 1914 Somali So 1915 Albanian sq 1917 Serbian sr 1918 Siswati Ss 1919 Sesotho st 1920 Sundanese su 1921 Swahili sw 1923 Tamil ta 2001 Telugu te 2005 Tajik tg 2007 Thai th 2008 Tigrinya ti 2009 Turkmen tk 2011 Tagalog tl 2012 Setswana tn 2014 Tonga to 2015 Turkish tr 2018 Tsonga ts 2019 Tatar tt 2020 Twi tw 2023 Ukrainian uk 2111 Urdu ur 2118 Uzbek uz 2126 Vietnamese vi 2209 Volap k vo 2215 Wolof wo 2315 Xhosa xh 2408 Yoruba yo 2515 Zulu zu 2621 Singapore 1907 sg Spain 0519 es Sweden 1905 se Switzerland 0308 ch Taiwan 2023 tw Thailand 2008 th United Kingdom 0702 gb USA 2119 us Additional information CH Specifications General
33. CD 2 Ch 2ch downmix Surround L R 7 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW CD 2 Ch 5 1 Ch Left Right Left Right Left Right DTS CD 2 Ch 2ch downmix 2ch downmix DTS Surround L R 5 1 Ch FrontL R Center SW Video CD 2 Ch 5 1 Ch Left Right Left Right Left Right 1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel the AUDIO OUT 5 1ch FRONT L R jacks act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs x2 Dolby Digital gt PCM MPEG gt PCM or DTS gt PCM setting page 40 3 Dolby Digital MPEG or DTS setting page 40 4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5 1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected as the Audio Output Mode setting see page 46 5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output 6 When Audio Output Mode is set to 5 1 Channel mono sources are heard from the center speaker only En 07 Initial Settings menu About the HDMI output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI and Audio Output Mode screens Audio Outout Mode on page 46 affect the HDMI output with various types of disc HDMI Audio Setting Disc audio format LPCM 2 ch LPCM 5 1 ch Auto Linear PCM 1 Left Right Left Right Left Right MPEG Left Right 5 1 ch 4 MPEG gt Dolby Digital Karaoke Left Right 5 1 ch 4 Dolby Digital 5 Dolby Digital 2 ch downmix 5 1 ch 4 Dolby Digital gt DTS 2 ch downmix 5 1 ch 4 DTS gt DVD Audio with CPPM 2 Left Right or 2 ch down
34. DivX media files select Chapter Repeat or Repeat Off Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters DVD Video Groups DVD Audio or tracks DVD Audio SACD CD Video CD at random Note that the same track title chapter may play more than once You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped A Important e Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options e You can t use random play with VR format DVD RW discs Video CDs playing in PBC mode WMA MP3 discs DivX video discs or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed e You can t use random play together with program or repeat play 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Random from the list of functions on the left iD Play Mode A B Repeat Random Title Repeat Random Chapter Random Random Off Program Search Mode 2 Select a random play option The random play options available depend on the kind of disc loaded For example for DVD Video discs you can select Random Title or Random Chapter or Random Off iD Play Mode A B Repeat Random Title Repeat Random Chapter Random Random Off Program Search Mode e For DVD Audio discs select Random Group or Random Track or Random Off e For CDs SACDs and Video CDs select On or Off to switch random play on or off Playing discs CH tip e Use the following controls during random play Butto
35. ER page 21 amp ANGLE page 36 PROGRESSIVE page 14 MENU page 25 RETURN page 21 ZOOM page 35 DISPLAY page 36 mer FWD SCAN pages 24 28 gt gt page 24 E STOP page 24 TV CONTROL page 20 lt gt Controls and displays Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit e Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit s remote sensor e Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table below 1 Press and hold down the CLEAR button then enter the maker code for your TV See the table below for the list of maker codes If there is more than one code given for your make input the first one in the list e f the maker s name of your TV doesn t appear in the table below you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV 2 Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV If the remote is set up correctly the TV should sw
36. Pioneer sound vision sou DVD Player DV 46AV ELITE Register Your Product at www pioneerelectronics com us www pioneerelectronics ca Canada RW Operating Instructions COMPATIBLE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead within CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR presence of important operating and dangerous voltage within the product s BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PAR maintenance servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO QUA literature accompanying the appliance magnitude to constitute a risk of electric E PERSONNEL shock to persons D1 4 2 3_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY D1 4 2 6 1_En NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res
37. ademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 4 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options such as DVD Menu Lang in the Setup Navigator allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 62 1 Select Other Language 2 Usethe cursor left right buttons to select either a code letter or a code number 3 Use the f cursor up down buttons to select a code letter or a code number See Language code list on page 62 for a complete list of languages and codes 08 Additional information Language code list Language Language code letter Language code Japanese ja 1001 English en 0514 French fr 0618 German de 0405 Italian it 0920 Spanish es 0519 Chinese zh 2608 Dutch nl 1412 Portuguese pt 1620 Swedish sv 1922 Russian ru 1821 Korean ko 1115 Greek el 0512 Afar aa 0101 Abkhazian ab 0102 Afrikaans af 0106 Amharic am 0113 Arabic ar 0118 Assamese as 0119 Aymara ay 0125 Azerbaijani az 0126 Bashkir ba 0201 Byelorussian be 0205 Bulgarian bg 0207 Bihari oh 0208 Bislama bi 0209 Bengali bn 0214 Tibetan bo 0215 Breton br 0218 Catalan ca 0301 Corsican co 0315 Czech cs 0319 Welsh
38. ally after a few seconds Most likely the disc is the wrong region for your player The region number should be printed on the disc check it against the region number of the player which youcan find on the rear panel See also DVD Video regions on page 54 If the region number is OK it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty Clean the disc and look for signs of damage See also Taking care of your player and discs on page 52 Why won t the disc loaded play First check that you loaded the disc the right way up label side up and that it s clean and undamaged See Taking care of your player and discs on page 52 for information on cleaning discs If a disc loaded correctly won t play it s probably an incompatible format or disc type such as DVD ROM See Disc content format playback compatibility on page 8 for more on disc compatibility have a widescreen IV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when I play some discs Some movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV black bars are necessary at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction have a standard 4 3 TV and set the player to show widescreen DVDs in pan amp scan format so why do I still get black bars top and bottom with some discs Some discs override the display preferences of the player so even if you have 4 3 Pan amp Scan selected those discs will still be shown in lette
39. an amp Scan widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped Although the picture looks larger you don t actually see the whole picture Please note that many widescreen discs override the player s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting Note e Using the 16 9 Wide setting with a standard 4 3 TV or either of the 4 3 settings with a widescreen TV will result in a distorted picture Resetting the player Use this procedure to reset all the player s settings to the factory default 1 Switch the player into standby 2 Using the front panel buttons hold down the STOP button and press STANDBY ON to switch the player back on All the player s settings are now reset DVD Video regions All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region s of the world the disc is compatible with Your DVD player also has a region mark which you can find on the rear panel Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player In this case the attention sentence Incompatible disc region number Can t play disc is displayed on screen Discs marked ALL will play in any player The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world Additional information CH Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction If you think that there is something wrong with this component check t
40. aning kitto clean a disc more thoroughly Never use benzine thinner or other cleaning agents including products designed for cleaning vinyl records Additional information CH Cleaning the unit s exterior Unplug the unit before cleaning Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt If the surfaces are very dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleaners Never use thinners benzine or insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit If you use a chemical impregnated cleaning cloth read the instructions carefully before use These cloths may leave smear marks on half mirror finish surfaces if this happens finish with a dry cloth Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player s lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players Condensation Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room trom outside or if the temperature of the room rises quickly Although the condensation won t damage the player it may temporarily impair its performance Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on Moving the player If you need to mov
41. cess e To set subtitle preferences see Subtitle Language on page 42 e See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 10 for more on DivX subtitles Switching audio language channels When playing a DVD Video and DivX video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages you can switch audio language during playback When playing a VR format DVD RW disc recorded with dual mono audio you can switch between the main sub and mixed channels during playback When playing a DVD Audio disc you may be able to switch channels see the disc box for details When you change the audio channel playback restarts from the beginning of the current track When playing a Video CD you can switch between stereo just the left channel or just the right channel 1 Press QD AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language channel option The language channel information is shown on screen Note e Some DVD discs only allow you to change audio language trom the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to access e To set DVD audio language preferences see Language settings on page 42 Zooming the screen Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4 while watching a DVD DivX video title or Video CD or playing a JPEG disc 1 During playback use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor Normal 2x or 4x e Since DVD Video CD DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution pi
42. cture quality will deteriorate especially at 4x zoom This is not a malfunction 2 Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback e f the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears press ZOOM again to display it 05 Playing discs E Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles check the disc box for details When a multi angle scene is playing a icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available this can be switched off if you prefer see Display settings on page 42 1 During playback press amp ANGLE to switch angle Displaying disc information Various track chapter and title information such as the elapsed and remaining playing time can be displayed on screen while a disc is playing 1 To show switch hide the information displayed press DISPLAY repeatedly e When a disc is playing the information appears at the top of the screen Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed information Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus CH Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound 1 Press HOME MENU and select Audio Settings from the on screen display Gj Audio Settings 2 Select and change settings using the f 4 cursor butto
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44. d right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound See below if you want to use a component or S video cable for the video connection 2 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC IN inlet then plug into a power outlet Note e Before unplugging the player trom the power outlet make sure you first switch it into standby using either the front panel STANDBY ON button or the remote control and wait of the OFF message to disappear from the player s display e For the above reasons do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers Connecting using the S video output If your TV or other equipment has an S video S1 input you can use the S video output on this player instead of the standard composite output for a better quality picture e Use an S video cable not supplied to connect the S VIDEO OUT to an S video input on your TV or monitor or AV receiver Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in S VIDEO IN PB I sw SD VIDEO OUT ga ao Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV or other equipment This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available e Use a component video cable not supplied
45. dios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_En ENERGY STAR C67 7 3_En This product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement so02_En This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This product is for general household purposes Any failure due to use
46. e A B Repeat function allows you to specify two points A and B within a track CD Video 00 00 00 00 Okbps m CD or title DVD Video and DVD RW that form a loop which is played over and over e You can t use A B Repeat with DVD Audio SACD Video CDs in PBC mode or WMA MP3 DivX video files 1 During playback press PLAY MODE and select A B Repeat from the list of Ww Folder2 JPEG File r JPEG File2 JPEG File3 eee JPEG File4 tl JPEG File5 lt 3 To play the highlighted track or DivX functions on the left video file or display the highlighted JPEG file press ENTER Gp riev ose e When a WMA MP3 or DivX video file is A B Repeat A Start Point selected playback begins starting with the aera ara selected file and continues until the end of eae the folder e When a JPEG file is selected a slideshow begins starting with that tile and 2 Press ENTER on A Start Point to set continues to the end of the folder the loop start point 3 Press ENTER on B End Point to set the e Tip loop end point e You can also play a JPEG slideshow while fee ae ie oa back to listening to WMA MP3 playback Simply e start point and plays the loop select the audio file you want to listen to 4 Toresume normal playback select Off followed by the JPEG from which you want from the menu the slideshow to start Playback of both the slideshow and the audio files repeats Playback controls are effective fo
47. e the player first press STANDBY ON on the front panel to turn the player off Wait for OFF to disappear from the display then unplug the power cable Never litt or move the unit during playback discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged Screen sizes and disc formats DVD Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios ranging trom TV programs which are generally 4 3 to CinemaScope widescreen movies with an aspect ratio of up to about 7 3 Televisions too come in different aspect ratios standard 4 3 and widescreen 16 9 Widescreen TV users If you have a widescreen TV the TV Screen setting page 41 of this player should be set to 16 9 Wide When you watch discs recorded in 4 3 format you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options see the instructions that came with your TV for details Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16 9 so even though you have a widescreen IV these discs will still play in a letter box style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen 08 Additional information En Standard TV users If you have a standard TV the TV Screen setting page 41 of this player should be set to 4 3 Letter Box or 4 3 Pan amp Scan depending on which you prefer Set to 4 3 Letter Box widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom Set to 4 3 P
48. e using the remote controls on page 14 Note that progressive scan video Is only output from the component video jacks HDMI Resolution 1920x1080i Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video Default changes 1280x720p Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive scan video with TV format PAL NTSC 720x480p NTSC Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel NTSC progressive scan video 720x480 NTSC Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel NTSC interlace video HDMI Color Full range RGB If colors are weak this gives brighter colors and deeper black Default changes RGB Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range depending on device RGB setting connected pa Component Outputs component video format default setting for HDMI compatible devices a Youcan also use the HDMI RESOLUTION button on the remote control to switch this setting b You can also use the HDMI COLOR button on the remote control to switch this setting 07 Initial Settings menu En Language settings Setting Option What it means Audio Language English If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played Languages as displayed f there is the language selected on the disc then it will be played Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 61 Subtitle Language English If there are English subtitles on the disc then they will be See als
49. earch functions are not available with Video CDs in PBC mode or with WMA MP3 discs 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Search Mode from the list of functions on the left 05 Playing discs 2 Select a search mode The search options available depend on the kind of disc loaded e The disc must be playing in order to use time search 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title chapter or track number or a time B Play Mode A B Repeat Title Search EGE n r Repeat Chapter Search PS aes Random Time Search o o 4 Program Search Mode e For atime search enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title DVD DivX video or track CD Video CD you want playback to resume from For example press 4 5 0 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc For 1 hour 20 minutes and 30 seconds press 8 0 3 0 e Some DVD Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures Enter the page number you want 4 Press ENTER to start playback Playing discs CH Switching subtitles Some DVD Video and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available You can switch subtitle language during playback 1 Press C SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option Ge Current Total Subtitle 1 2 English Note e Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to ac
50. en display 04 Getting started En Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail Button What it does gt PLAY Starts playback If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point see also Resume and Last Memory below II PAUSE Pauses a disc that s playing or restarts a paused disc mM STOP Stops playback See also Resume and Last Memory below lt lt REV Press to start fast reverse scanning SCAN Press gt PLAY to resume normal remote playback only ee FWD Press to start fast forward scanning SCAN Press gt PLAY to resume normal remote playback only lt lt Skips to the start of the current track title or chapter then to previous tracks titles chapters P Skips to the next track title or chapter Button What it does Numbers Use to enter a title chapter track remote number Press ENTER to select only e If the disc is stopped playback starts from the selected title for DVD group for DVD Audio or track tor CD SACD Video CD e If the disc is playing playback jumps to the start of the selected title VR mode DVD RW chapter DVD Video or track DVD Audio SACD CD Video CD within the current group Resume and Last Memory With the exception of DVD Audio and SACD discs when you stop playbac
51. ening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage trom loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation 001_En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them in a safe place for future reference Contents 01 Before you start FCGUNCS 4 i04 42 S6R OA 456 oa Aw eo eS 6 Whats WIN 00 4266646 4000644084084 7 Pints on MS
52. ent you re using You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this See Connecting using HDMI on page 16 for more on HDMI compatibility Why can t I hear SACD audio through the optical coaxial digital outputs or the HDMI interface SACD audio is only available through the analog outputs This is not a malfunction Also some DVD Audio discs only output audio through the analog outputs There s no picture from the HDMI output This player cannot display pictures from DVI compatible sources See Connecting using HDMI on page 16 for more on HDMI compatibility Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HDMI See HDM Resolution on page 41 to change the HDMI resolution Chapter 5 Playing discs Note e Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs Video CDs CDs DivX video and WMA MP3 JPEG discs although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded e Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions random or repeat for example in some or all parts of the disc This is nota malfunction e When playing Video CDs some of the functions are not available during PBC playback If you want to use them start the disc playing using a number button to select a track Scanning discs You can fast scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds DivX video only one speed
53. etting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 17 if you want to reset the output resolution No multichannel HDMI e Make sure the HDMI Out setting is set to Auto or LPCM 5 1CH audio see HDMI Out on page 40 to do this See also About the HDMI output settings on page 48 and HDMI output with DVD Audio sources on page 49 Additional information Problem Remedy A connected DVI e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High component with HDCP Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you doesn t work with this have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable player signal transfers Note e Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit In this case unplug the power cord and then plug back in This will usually reset the unit for proper operation If this does not correct the problem please consult your nearest Pioneer service center 08 Additional information En Glossary Analog audio Direct representation of sound by an Aspect ratio Bonus Group DVD Audio only Browsable pictures DVD Audio only Digital audio Divx Dolby Digital OO botey DIGITAL DRM DTS DIGITAL e SURROUND electrical signal See also Digital audio The width of a TV screen relative to its height Conventional TVs are 4 3 widescreen models are 16 9 An ex
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55. for other than household purposes Such as long term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period K041_En Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You List
56. g near radiators and other heat generating appliances e Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight e Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment Place directly on top of an amplifier or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use e Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference especially if the television uses an indoor antenna e Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam e Use on a thick rug or carpet or cover with cloth this may prevent proper cooling of the unit e Place onan unstable surface or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit s feet ED Before you start Disc content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types media and formats Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and or disc packaging Note however that some disc types such as recordable CD and DVD may be in an unplayable format see below for further compatibility information Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player o ee ee AUDIO VIDEO R RW DVD Audio DVD Video DVD R DVD RW COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT l SG DIGITAL AUDIO GIS a Audio CD Video CD CD R CD RW A X SUPER AUDIO CD Super Audio CD FUJICOLOR CD lt gt COMPATIBLE GES gt FUJICOLOR CD
57. ge channels 35 ZOOMING NE SCECN 6 ae aaa a a 35 Switching camera angles 22005 36 Displaying disc INTOMMalOns ss 4a rrii 36 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings MENU eee eee eee eee 37 Video AdjUSt MENU 2 eee ee ee ee eee eee 38 07 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu 39 Digital AUGIO OU Settings s 22s a640 65a 40 Video Output SETIINGS css lt cedsu lt six 41 Language SETINGSs 2 adectevisadwaa de 42 Display SCUINISS 20 4 8 64 oem ee ead wee amp 42 COUONS SCUIINGS ccto ced4eeenan Hees 43 Parental LOCK 4644008 bb 6 oon e ee woke 43 Speaker SCUINGS cveedcexveceheseeee 46 About the HDMI output settings 48 08 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs 52 screen sizes and disc formatS 53 Resetting the player 2 202 eee ee eee 54 DVD Video regiOnS ee eee eee anes 54 TOUDE NOOU i u acs a nae ad te www dee 55 IOS ede a we ee wa aoe dep eek hw Ga 60 Selecting languages using the language Eea Hels ore akis te caneseeedens tage es 61 Language code liSl s 422c42 450405 8004 62 Country Area code liste srrrrrrisrsisras 62 opeciNcallONS eae ce xe dea sean RRENA 63 Chapter 1 Before you start Features e DVD Audio and SACD compatible Experience the super high quality audio perfor mance of DVD Audio and Super Audio CD SACD e 24 bit 192 kHz compatible DAC The on board 24 bit 192 kHz DAC means
58. he points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Problem Remedy The disc won t play oris Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged automatically ejected page 52 after loading e Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face up and aligned properly in the disc tray guide e Incompatible region number If the region number on a DVD Video disc does not match the number on the player the disc cannot be used page 54 In this case the attention sentence Incompatible disc region number Can t play disc is displayed on screen e Condensation inside the player Allow time for condensation to evaporate Avoid using the player near an air conditioning unit e Disc is loaded upside down Reload the disc with the label side face Up O VAUC Piayeaes e The disc may have been illegally copied stops Picture playback stops e Press W STOP then start playback again gt PLAY and the operation e Press and hold the front panel STANDBY ON button for about 10 buttons cannot be used seconds to switch the unit off then press again to switch back on e Switch the power off once unplug from the wall socket then plug back in and switch on again using the front panel ST
59. hould set up the speaker distances from your listening position Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode gt 5 1 Channel Speaker Distance Speaker Installation 1 Use the t cursor up down to select a speaker e The Land R speakers are paired you can t set them differently Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output go Language 7 Display f Options Speakers 2 Press cursor right to change the speaker distance for the highlighted speaker 3 Use the t cursor up down to change the distance e When you change the distance settings of the front lett L or front right R speakers all the other speaker distances change relative to it 07 Initial Settings menu Front left right L R speaker distances can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 30 cm incre ments The center speaker C can be set from 2 1 m to 0 0 m relative to the front left right speakers Surround left right SL SR speakers can be set from 6 0 m to 0 0 m relative to the front left right speakers You can t set the subwoofer SW distance 4 Press cursor left to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen Note During playback of SACD and MPEG audio DVD Video discs the effective C SL and SR speaker distance settings are 0 9m to 0 0m relative to the front left
60. idential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help D8 10 1 2_En CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUTION THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD pe 8 2 1_En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_En CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WITH AN EXTENSION CORD APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
61. ideo DVD Audio and DVD R RW If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc it is specified REV SCAN PLAY PAUSE STOP 1 If the player isn t already on press STANDBY ON to switch it on If you re playing a DVD disc containing DivX video tiles or Video CD also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input 2 Press 4 OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 3 Load a disc Load a disc with the label side facing up using the disc tray guide to align the disc if you re loading a double sided DVD disc load it with the side you want to play face down 4 Press gt PLAY to start playback If you re playing a DVD or Video CD an on screen menu may appear See DVD and DivX disc Menus on page 25 and Video CD PBC menus on page 26 for more on how to navigate these e f you re playing a containing DivX video files or MP3 WMA audio files it may take a few seconds before playback starts etc This is normal e Please see Disc content format playback compatibility on page 8 if you want to play a DualDisc DVD CD hybrid disc Note e You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don t work in certain parts of the disc This is nota malfunction e f a disc contains a mixture of DivX video and other media file types MP3 for example first select whether to play the DivX video files DivX or the other media file types MP3 WMA JPEG from the on scre
62. ing the player as described in Resetting the player on page 54 will not Cause you to lose your registration code Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings 2 Select Options then DivX VOD Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Display Video Output DVD Playback Mode Language SACD Playback Display DTS Downmix Options DivX VOD Speakers 3 Select Display Your 8 digit registration code Is displayed Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers DivX R Video On Demand Your registration code is 01234567 To learn more visit www divx com vod Done Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider Playing DivX VOD content Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content the remaining number of plays is shown on screen and you then have the option of playing the disc thereby using up one of the remaining plays or stopping If you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content for example content that has zero remaining plays the message Rental Expired is displayed If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like and no message will be displayed
63. itch on off If it doesn t and there is another code given for your maker repeat step 1 with a new code The remote has a range of about 7 m 23 ft Using the TV remote control buttons The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV Button What it does OTV Press to switch the TV on off standby INPUT SELECT Press to change the IV s video input VOLUME Use to adjust the TV volume CHANNEL Use to change IV channels Maker Code Aiwa 38 Funai 36 GE 11 28 General 34 Goldstar 10 29 Grandiente 30 Hitachi 06 24 25 32 Magnavox 12 29 Mitsubishi 09 NEG of Panasonic 08 22 41 Philips 07 Pioneer 00 35 40 44 RCA 01 15 16 17 18 Sanyo 14 21 Sharp 02 19 27 Sony 04 Toshiba 05 26 31 43 JVC 19 009 42 Zenith 03 20 Getting started CH Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in press STANDBY ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on Also switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player to STANDBY ON Y Fag e My DVD player switches on but there Is nothing displayed on my TV Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input not a TV channel For example if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV switch your TV to VIDEO 1 Note e This player features a screen sa
64. k of a DVD CD Video CD or DivX video discs RESUME is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point If the disc tray is not opened the next time you start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the resume point If you want to clear the resume point press W STOP while RESUME is displayed With DVDs and Video CDs if you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback the last play position is stored in memory If the next disc you load is the same one the display shows LAST MEM and playback will resume For DVD Video discs the player stores the play position of the last five discs When one of these discs is next loaded you can resume playback Getting started CH Note e The Last Memory function doesn t work with VR format DVD RW DVD Audio or SACD discs e f you don t need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc you can press amp OPEN CLOSE to stop playback and open the disc tray DVD and DivX disc menus Some DivX media files and many DVD Video and DVD Audio discs feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch They may also give access to additional features such as subtitle and audio language selection or special features such as slideshows See the disc packaging for details Sometimes DivX and DVD Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU
65. mix 5 1 ch 4 5 1 ch DVD Audio without CPPM Left Right or 2 ch downmix 5 1 ch 4 5 1 ch CD MP3 WMA Left Right Left Right Left Right A Video CD Left Right Left Right Left Right DTS CD Left Right 5 1 ch 4 DTS 5 SACD Playback 2 ch Area Multi ch Area CD Area 1 These formats include DVD RW discs 2 f the connected component is not DVD Audio CPPM compatible it is not possible to output CPPM copy controlled DVD Audio sources from the HDMI connection see HDMI output with DVD Audio sources on page 49 below for more on this 3 f the discs prohibit downmixing output Front L R 4 If the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with Multi ch formats the output signal is the same as LPCM 2CH setting f the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with these compressed formats the signal is output as linear PCM 6 It is not possible to listen to SACDs using the HDMI connection of this player 7 Only applicable to discs that have a CD area En Initial Settings menu om HDMI output with DVD Audio sources DVD Audio sources often have high sample rates Such as 192kH2z 24bit 2 channel or 96KH2 24bit 6 channel and the way they are output from the HDMI terminal will depend on the specification of the connected component Example Disc Format Component specification Component 2 ch 5 1 ch DVD Audio and VSX AX4AVi s 5 1 ch 2 5 1 channel compatible on HDMI VSX AX2AV
66. n What it does gt Selects a new track title chapter at random aa Returns to the beginning of the current track title chapter further presses select another random track title chapter Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles chapters groups tracks on a disc A Important e You can t use Program play with VR format DVD RW discs Video CDs playing in PBC mode WMA MP3 discs DivX video discs or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Program from the list of functions on the left D Play Mode A B Repeat Create Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode 2 Select Create Edit from the list of program options 3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title chapter or track for the current step in the program list For a DVD Video disc you can add a title or a chapter to the program list D Program Program Step Title 1 38 Chapter 1 004 01 01 Title 01 Chapter 001 02 Title 02 Chapter 002 03 Title 03 Chapter 003 04 Title 04 Chapter 004 05 Title 05 06 Title 06 07 Title 07 08 Title 08 Ag e Fora DVD Audio disc you can add a whole group or a track within a group to the program list e Fora CD SACD or Video CD select a track to add to the program list After pressing ENTER to select the title chapter group track the step number automatically moves down one
67. nal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc In these particular instances check with the software publisher for more detailed information Discs recorded in packet write mode UDF format are not compatible with this player Check the DVD R RW or CD R RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Easy connections e Before making or changing any connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cable trom the AC outlet e The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player In this setup stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV To power outlet A Important e This player is equipped with copy protection technology Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using audio video or S video cables as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV VCRs for the same reason refer to the manufacturer for more information En Connecting up 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT 5 1ch L R jacks to a set of A V inputs on your TV Use the supplied audio video cable connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output Make sure you match up the left an
68. nd DIV players set top boxes and other audiovisual devices is also Supported e DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 37 e Picture zoom See Zooming the screen on page 35 e MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page 9 e JPEG compatibility See JPEG file compatibility on page 11 e DivX gt video compatibility See DivX video compatibility on page 11 Logos Divx Before you start CH e Energy saving design An auto power off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Do by Laboratories ng iG Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 3 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 4 It is not possible to output SACD sources from the HDMI connection of this player 3 DivX DivX Ultra Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it e Remote control e AA RGP dry cell batteries x 2 e Audio video cable red white yellow plugs e Operating instructions e Warranty card Putting the batteries in the remote e Open the battery
69. ne for the SURROUND and one for the CENTER and SUBWOOFER channels MULTI CH INPUTS ar z O P HDMI OUT Gy D DUT S 1cf K rip e After connecting up and switching on you should change the Audio Output Mode setting in the Initial Setup menu from the default 2 Channel to 5 1 Channel See also Audio Output Mode on page 46 Connecting the digital output This player has both optical and coaxial type digital audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver Connect whichever is convenient Depending on the capabilities of your AV receiver you might have to set up this player to output only digital audio in a compatible format See Digital Audio Out settings on page 40 and refer to the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver Note that SACD audio is not output through these jacks so this connection should be in addition to rather than instead of a 5 1 channel analog connection e Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on this player to a digital input on your AV receiver DIGITAL IN OPTICAL LC ex SOP AV receiver DIGITAL IN eoy V 7 8 For an optical connection use an optical cable not supplied to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an optical input on your AV receiver For a coaxial connection use a coaxial cable similar to the supplied video cable to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver
70. ns and ENTER bj Audio Settings Virtual Surround On Audio DRC E Off Dialog Audio DRC e Settings High Medium Low Off default When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume It s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely including some of the dialog Switching Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control to on can help by bringing up the quieter sounds while controlling loud peaks How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you re listening to If the material doesn t have wide variations in volume you may not notice much change Note e Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources e Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out is set to On and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital gt PCM see Digital Audio Out settings on page 40 e The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and AV receiver settings Virtual Surround e Settings On Off default Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic surround sound effects from just two speakers tip e You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on Note e 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on e he Audio Output Mode see page 46 must be set to 2 Channel in order to be able to use Virtual Surround e f the player is outputting Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG bitstream audio in
71. nt parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat e e So Ss LEAD IN ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 GROUND CLAMP WIRE N lees NA N ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS gt POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1 4 2 2_En Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada D8 10 1 3_EF CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as ra
72. o Displaying displayed DivX subtitle fil st uu ime ius su Avda sce nat quia datas 0 aUtiN cnc Mina cama Gann Gamrcan sane 3 ean Languages as displayed lf there is the subtitle language selected on the disc then it will be displayed Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 61 DVD Menu w Subtitle Lang DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as Lang your selected subtitle language if possible Languages as displayed DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language if possible Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 61 Subtitle Display On Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle language see above Off Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc note that some discs override this setting Display settings Setting Option What it means OSD Language English On screen displays of the player are in English Languages as displayed On screen displays are shown in the language selected Angle Indicator On A camera icon is displayed on screen during multi angle scenes on a DVD disc Off No multi angle indication is shown Initial Settings menu om Options settings Setting Option What it means Parental Lock See Parental Lock on page 43 DVD Playback DVD Audio All material on a DVD Audio disc is playable Mode a ee SERS Se ie ee DVD Video Only the DVD Video part of a DVD Audio disc is pla
73. oped by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date time and thumbnail information as well as the picture data A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file For example mp3 indicates an MP3 file HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a high speed digital interface which has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio ona single digital connection HDMI features include uncompressed digital video a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DIVs International standard for the volume and file structure of CD ROM discs A standard file format used for still images JPEG files are identified by the file extension jpg MP3 MPEG1 audio layer 3 is a compressed stereo audio file format Files are recognized by their file extension mp3 An audio format used on Video CD Super VCDs and some DVD discs A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD Audio disc than would otherwise be possible A system of navigating a Video CD through on screen menus recorded onto the disc Digital audio encoding system found on CDs Good quality but requires a lot of data compared to Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG encoded audio
74. or digital output MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is Set if your monitor or device only accepts stereo input On this setting multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 channels for stereo linear PCM output Set if the monitor or device you have connected using HDMI is compatible with Liner PCM multi channel formats All audio signals are output as linear PCM 5 1 format Use this setting if you want to decode all streams by a player Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG sources are processed according to how they were encoded and linear PCM sources are heard as is No digital audio output En Initial Settings menu om Video Output settings Setting Option What it means TV Screen 4 3 Letter Box Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are This setting effective for shown with black bars top and bottom analog and HDMI video HSH output See also Screen 4 3 Pan amp Scan Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are sizes and disc formats shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen 53 za aa 282 lt lt R A el APA 16 9 Wide Set if you have a widescreen TV Component Out Interlace Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video Progressive Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video see your TV s instruction manual for details See also Switching the video output to interlac
75. other words no conversion to PCM Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio trom the digital output See Digital Audio Out settings on page 40 for how to set up the digital output formats e How good the surround effect is varies with the disc Dialog e Settings High Medium Low Off default The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in the soundtrack Video Adjust menu From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various settings that affect how the picture is presented 1 Press HOME MENU and select Video Adjust from the on screen display 2 Make settings using the t cursor buttons and ENTER Of Video Adjust Sharpness gt Standard Brightness gt 0 Contrast gt 0 Gamma gt Off Hue gt 0 Chroma Level gt 0 BNR gt Off You can adjust the following picture quality settings e Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture Fine Standard default Soft KO Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus e Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness 20 to 20 e Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark 16 to 16 e Gamma Adjusts the warmth of the picture High Medium Low Off default e Hue Adjusts the red green balance green 9 to red 9 e Chroma Level Adjusts how saturated colors appear 9 to 9 e BNR Switches on off block noise reduction On Off de fau t
76. put settings Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language m 4 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide TV Screen Component Out HDMI Resolution Display HDMI Color Options Speakers 3 If you have a widescreen 16 9 TV select 16 9 Wide If you have a conventional 4 3 TV you can change the setting from 4 3 Letter Box to 4 3 Pan amp Scan if you prefer See Video Output settings on page 41 for more details 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen 04 Getting started Setting the language of this player s on screen displays This sets the language of the player s on screen displays 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings Q Initial Settings 2 Select OSD Language from the Display settings Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out OSD Language m English Video Output Angle Indicator fran ais Language Deutsch Display Italiano Options Espa ol Speakers 3 Select a language The on screen language will change according to your selection 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen Getting started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD CD SACD Video CD DivX video and MP3 WMA discs are covered here Further functions are detailed in the next chapter For details on playing JPEG picture discs see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 29 A Important e Throughout this manual the term DVD means DVD V
77. r box format This is not a malfunction Getting started CH My AV receiver s definitely compatible with 96 kHz 88 2 kHz Linear PCM audio but it doesn t seem to work with this player What s wrong For digital copy protection purposes some 96 kHz 88 2 kHz DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48 kHz 44 1 kHz This is not a malfunction To fully take advantage of the high sampling rate audio connect the analog audio outputs to your amplifier receiver Why can t I hear SACD audio through the digital outouts SACD audio is only available through the analog outputs This is not a malfunction Some DVD Audio discs too only output audio through the analog outputs s it better to listen to DVD Audio discs through the analog outputs Some DVD Audio discs do not output anything through the digital outputs and multichannel discs are downmixed to stereo for the digital output In addition high sampling rate DVD Audio discs higher than 96 kHz automatically downsample audio output from the digital outputs Using the multichannel analog audio outputs for DVD Audio have none of these limitations My DVD Audio disc starts playing but then suddenly stops The disc may have been illegally copied lve connected to a HOMI compatible component but can t get any signal and the front panel HDMI indicator won t light Make sure that you ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the compon
78. r the Using repeat play JPEG slideshow only There are various repeat play options To play the contents of the whole disc depending on the kind of disc loaded It s also rather than just the current folder exit the Possible to use repeat play together with Disc Navigator and start playback using program play to repeat the tracks chapters In the gt PLAY button the program list see Creating a program list on page 33 A Important e You can t use Repeat play with Video CDs in PBC mode or with WMA MP3 discs e You can t use repeat and random play at the same time En 05 Playing discs 1 During playback press PLAY MODE and select Repeat from the list of functions on the left D Play Mode A B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off 2 Select a repeat play option If program play is active select Program Repeat to repeat the program list or Repeat Off to cancel The repeat options available depend on the kind of disc loaded For example for DVD Video and DVD RW discs you can select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat or Repeat Off D Play Mode A B Repeat Repeat Random Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off Program Search Mode e For DVD Audio discs select Group Repeat or Track Repeat or Repeat Off e For SACDs CDs and Video CDs select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat or Repeat Off e For DivX video discs select Title Repeat and for some
79. rd first The numbers you enter show up as asterisks e If you forget your password you ll need to on screen see Resetting the player on page 54 You will return to the Options menu screen En Changing your password To change your password confirm your existing password then enter a new one 1 Select Password Change 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password then press ENTER 3 Enter anew password and press ENTER This registers the new password and you will return to the Options menu screen Setting changing the Parental Lock 1 Select Level Change 2 Use number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER 3 Select a new level and press ENTER e Press cursor left repeatedly to lock more levels more discs will require the password press gt Cursor right to unlock levels You can t lock level 1 This sets the new level and you will return to the Options menu screen Setting changing the Country Area code You can find the Country Area code list on page 62 1 Select Country Code 2 Use number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER 3 Select a Country Area code and press ENTER There are two ways you can do this e Select by code letter Use cursor up down to change the Country Area code e Select by code number Press cursor right then use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit Country Area code 07 Initial Settings menu The
80. receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs In addition to these connections you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs You ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver You can use any of the video outputs available on this player the illustration shows a standard composite connection 1 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT 5 1ch L R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver 2 Connect the AV receiver s video output to a video input on your TV The diagram shows standard video connec tions but you can alternatively use the S Video or component video connections if they re avail able rip e You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver and between your AV receiver and TV Connecting the multichannel analog outputs If your AV receiver has 5 1 channel analog inputs we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc including Dolby Digital and DIS DVD Video discs as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD Audio and SACD discs e Connect the multi channel audio outputs on this player to the multi channel audio inputs on your AV receiver It s convenient to use three stereo audio cables one for the FRONT o
81. s DVD Audio and PDP 506HDE FDE 2 ch Left Right or 2 channel compatible on HDMI PDP 436XDE FDE 2 ch downmix 3 Incompatible with 4 DVD Audio on HDMI No sound Component output No sound 4 PDP 505XDE HDE 1 This unit checks the specification of the connected component such sample rate multi channel limitations and CPPM compatibility and outputs the signal accordingly Note that DVD Audio compatible indicates compatibility with CPPM Content Protection for Pre recorded Media 2 If HDMI Audio setting page 40 is set to LPCM 2CH multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo In cases where the source is downmix prohibited only the front left right channels are output If the video output resolution is 480i 576i 480p or 576p audio output may be limited to 2 channel depending to the connected component 3 n cases where the source is downmix prohibited only the front left right channels are output 4 f CPPM shows in the front panel display it means it is not possible to output CPPM copycon trolled DVD Audio sources from the HDMI connection Discs with no CPPM protection are limited to 2 channel output Speaker Distance e Default settings all soeakers 3 0 m You only need to make this setting if you connected this playerto youramplifier using the 5 7 channel analog outputs These settings do not affect any digital audio output To get the best surround sound from your system you s
82. s a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are no
83. sfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser a un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service a la clientele de Pioneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc Service la client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc S018_A_EF Og ge re I WAC RITA e sane ee Copyright 2006 Pioneer Corporation J2J01501A SH 06 07 U All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario LR OP2 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 253 Al
84. ss lt lt REV SCAN or gt gt FWD SCAN to reverse or advance a frame at a time 3 To resume normal playback press gt PLAY e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached Viewing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD CD R RW containing JPEG picture files press gt PLAY to start a slideshow trom the first folder picture on the disc The player displays the pictures in each folder in alohabetical order e If the folder contains WMA MP 3 files playback of the slideshow and WMA MP3 files repeats During the audio playback you can still use the skip lt BP1 scan lt lt REV SCAN gt gt FWD SCAN and pause Il PAUSE functions Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they Till as much of the screen as possible if the aspect ratio of the picture is different to your TV screen you may notice black bars atthe sides or at the top and bottom of the screen While the slideshow is running Button What it does II PAUSE Pauses the slideshow press again to restart lt lt Displays the previous picture P Displays the next picture Button What it does Pauses the slideshow and rotates the displayed picture 90 counter clockwise Press gt PLAY to restart slideshow t t Pauses the slideshow and flips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically Press PLAY to restart slideshow ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture Press
85. t likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
86. taeiOnis 4 2ck sas ae 8s 8 Disc content format playback COMMOAUOUIY 6 64 saa dat da eee Ea dorm 8 02 Connecting up Easy COMECON kisra sri rra kuriti 12 Connecting using the S video output 13 Connecting using the component video U aaa aa See a AA eae 14 Connecting to an AV receiver ee eee 15 Connecting using HOM heresias s a 24 20re 16 ADOUCHOM o rerasanan aA 17 03 Controls and displays PONCO la axt w ae skenen 18 RAMO COMPO aa awaseea earware sw pas 19 Setting up the remote to control VOU POL ETTET eee ck eine hoes Be alee a 20 04 Getting started OWNCHING ON 2222204264624 ee 8004004 21 Using the on screen displayS 21 Setting up the player for your TV 22 Setting the language of this player s ON SCreen display S ssr cee are 2 earn e 22 Pie IO OISCS aoe eae eacae Gouna s 23 05 Playing discs OCAMMINO CISCS 2 42425 sS Er Raa aen 28 Playing IN SIOw POTION sesse ese aie ara 28 Frame advance frame reverse 29 Viewing a JPEG slideshow iasiss2r0553 29 Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Ee EE LETE E E ewe dw ae ewe 29 Browsing WMA MP3 DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator 30 Looping a section of a diSC s s s s 31 USING repeat plaies uri rirrericriesei 31 Hang randonm pay saris rsr reniri 32 creatino a program S cs aaterick ee ee amp aa 33 SeN AOO kirkii Errani aware eas 34 OWRCMNO SUDUIUICS ss rirsssrikibarrai 35 Switching audio langua
87. that this player is fully compatible with high sampling rate discs capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range low level resolution and high frequency detail e Built in Dolby Digital and DTS 2 decoding with multichannel outputs DIGITAL OO Povey DIGITAL SURROUND This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital DIS and multichannel DVD Audio discs e PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs you can enjoy extremely stable flicker free images with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie e New Disc Navigator with moving pictures The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen ED Before you start HDMI digital interface The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface interconnect provides high quality digital audio and video all from a single user friendly connector HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface to support uncompressed standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio all using one interface You can easily connect to a HDMI equipped AV receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and video and communication between the video source a
88. to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV monitor or AV receiver Watching progressive scan video from the component video outputs This player can output progressive scan video from the component video output Compared to interlace video progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture resulting in a very stable flicker Tree image To set up the player for use with a progressive scan TV see Video Output settings on page 41 When the player is set to output progressive scan video the PRGSVE indicator lights in the front panel display Connecting up A Important e f you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive you will not be able to see any picture at all In this case press the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote control to switch back to Interlace the PRGSVE indicator should be unlit Switching the video output to interlace using the remote controls Use the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote control to switch the component video output between Interlace and Progressive DIO Do o oS lt gt 0 SOV Note e The picture on some IVs may momentarily break up when you switch the video output of this player e The PROGRESSIVE button cannot be used if the player is connected using HDMI Connecting up CH Connecting to an AV receiver You can connect this player to your AV
89. tra group on some DVD Audio discs that requires a key number to access A feature of some DVD Audio discs in which the user can browse still pictures recorded on the disc as the audio is played See also Slideshow Indirect representation of sound using numbers See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio DivX is a media technology created by DivX Inc DivX media files contain compressed video DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus Subtitles and alternate audiotracks A multi channel audio encoding system developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be stored ona disc than PCM encoding See also PCM Pulse Code Modulation DRM digital rights management copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback etc of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC or other recording equipment used to record it For detailed information please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and or software A multi channel audio encoding system developed by Digital Theater Systems that enables far more audio to be stored on adisc than PCM encoding See also PCM Pulse Code Modulation EXIF Exchangeable Image File File extension HDMI 4 ISO 9660 format JPEG MP3 MPEG audio Packed PCM DVD Audio only PBC PlayBack Control PCM Pulse Code Modulation A file format devel
90. ver and an auto power off function If the player is stopped and no button is pressed for around five minutes the screen saver starts If the disc tray is closed but no disc is playing and no control is pressed for about 30 minutes the player automatically goes into standby Using the on screen displays For ease of use this player makes extensive use of graphical on screen displays OSDs All the screens are navigated in basically the same way using the cursor buttons to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it COOOL OOO gt CoC O A O 8S CoC Coy Button What it does HOME Display exit the on screen display MENU t e Changes the highlighted menu item ENTER Selects the highlighted menu item both ENTER buttons on the remote work in exactly the same way RETURN Returns to the main menu without saving changes En Note e From here on in this manual the word select generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on screen then press ENTER Setting up the player for your TV If you have a widescreen 16 9 TV you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly If you have a conventional 4 3 TV you can leave the player on the default setting and move on to the next section 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings Q Initial Settings 2 Select TV Screen from the Video Out
91. yable SACD Playback 2ch Area Selects the 2 channel strereo SACD audio area of the disc for playback Multi ch Area Selects the multi channel SACD audio area of the disc for playback CD Area Selects the standard CD audio area of an SACD CD hybrid disc for playback DTS Downmix STEREO Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to regular stereo See also DIS Downmix on page 44 Lt Rt Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to be compatible with Dolby Surround matrix decoders See also DIS Downmix on page 44 DivX VOD Display See About DivX VOD content on page 45 Parental Lock Registering a new password e Default level Off Default password none You must register a password before you can Default Country Area code us 2119 change the Parental Lock level or enter a To give you some control over what your oe children watch on your DVD player some DVD 1 Select Options then Password Video discs feature a Parental Lock level It your player is set to a lower level than the disc Q initial Settings the disc won t play Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Password Some discs also support the Country Area Video Output DVD Playback Mode Level Change Code feature The player does not play certain zd ane iS a eae scenes on these discs depending on the Options Divx VOD Country Area Code you set aia A Note 2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4 e Not all discs use Parental Lock and will digit password play without requiring the passwo

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